November 24, 2014

As part of our continuing Thanksgiving series about giving back to our local communities, we reached out to Rachel, in our Manhattan location, to find out ways in which they gave back in 2014. She writes:

Here in Manhattan we took part in the Ronald McDonald House Silent Auction in October. Power of Your Purse, as it was called, was held at The Doubles Club to benefit resident families with a family member battling childhood cancer. The highlight of the evening was a silent auction of new and gently-used designer handbags and other items, with proceeds supporting programs and services provided to families staying at the house.

The Clean Bedroom donated a wonderful Mulberry West Silk Comforter. My brother, his wife and their children stayed at a Ronald McDonald house while their son was in the hospital, so I can honestly say that those houses are a true blessing! My brother's family had wonderful feedback about the particular house they stayed at and we really jumped at the chance to help raise awareness and money for such a great cause.

Additionally, all of us in the TCB family personally support different organizations, missions, or causes. Myself, I support a boy in Guatemala so he can go to school and eat two hot meals a day while at school.

I met Santos a few years ago when I visited there and have supported him for three years now. He loves playing soccer and wants to be a lawyer or a teacher when he grows up! It is so nice to see him grow up and know that I have had a hand in giving him opportunities he might not otherwise have had without such support.

In 2015, I am excited about the ways in which I will be able to continue the trend of giving back to my community...and to Santos.

November 22, 2014

Every year, The Clean Bedroom enjoys giving back to our local communities, as well as internationally. Our pillow drop was just one example of that this year. We will have several posts between now and Thanksgiving, highlighting our various support efforts throughout the year. Today, we hear from Caryn, our Portland, Maine Showroom Manager;

Since 1995, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine (BBBSSM) has changed the lives of hundreds of Maine children, one at a time, with its award winning mentoring program.

Recognized as the #1 Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth, BBBS is the nation’s leader in quality, one-on-one youth mentoring. BBBS’ effective mentoring model has led to positive and measurable youth outcomes for disadvantaged children.

All children need someone to look up to, guide them and boost their self-esteem. It can be difficult when a parent is no longer in the household, for both the child and the family unit. Just some of the benefits derived from having a Big Brother or Big Sister are:

· Higher aspirations, greater confidence and better relationships

· Avoidance of risky behaviors

· Educational success

Big Brothers Big Sisters receive no public funding and rely solely on donations, fundraisers and volunteers.

I was more than happy to participate in their annual auction. A lovely woman who had the winning bid for The Clean Bedroom donation received a selection of our luxury organic bedding, as well as a gift card.

This is the season of reflection and giving thanks. I am grateful every day for all the blessings in my life. I am especially grateful for having bright, happy, healthy and handsome boys. I was a single parent for many years, but the difference was their dad was a very active participant in their lives. I had extended family and friends that were there to help or to set an example.

I had a “village” to help raise my boys.

I am well aware that this is not the case for everyone and can imagine how hard that must be. I was lucky. Many are not. That is why it is important for me to pay it forward. I have always been, and continue to be, as will The Clean Bedroom, a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Happy Holidays!

The mission of Inner Source Health is to support each person to realize their greatest health potential by using the most natural recommendations possible to stimulate the body's innate ability to heal itself.* And Dr. Williams held steadfast to that mission during her lecture on keeping chemicals out of our homes and cleaners. She shared an abundance of great information on not only the importance of keeping plastics out of our lives, but provided specific alternatives that consist of less chemical compounds, or contain none at all!

Attendees also learned about the importance of natural and fragrant-free cleaners, soaps, and laundry soaps and what ingredients to look for when seeking alternatives. The end of the evening included an engaging Q&A, mingling, and encouraging one another to live a healtheir lifestyle!

We included a Savvy Rest Organics wool pillow giveaway, and it was a bit hit! Congratulations again to Kathy Smith who was our WINNER!

November 17, 2014

On Thursday, October 23rd, our Greenwich showroom held an event sponsored by Connecticut Cottages & Gardens. This purpose of this event was to discuss the chemicals we live with on a day-to-day basis and the rise in numbers of people who want to "green" their space.

Her book provides a fantastic look into the "Holistic Home" and would make a great addition to any healthy living library!

The speakers discussed their fields of expertise and the impact that their work and vision is now having on the general population. After the discussion, there was a lively Q&A session and all in attendance were fully engaged! We look forward to our next event here in our Greenwich showroom.

~Candace

The Clean Bedroom loves being able to educate communities all over the US about healthy sleep and healthy living with our frequent events, home shows, and social media prescence.

November 10, 2014

We have so many awesome partners that make top-quality products for us to offer our customers, we thought we'd begin 'spotlighting' them for you each month - so you can get a clear picture of the company history, vision, product quality, and have all the information at hand you need to make an informed purchase decision. To begin, we want to introduce you to Holy Lamb Organics.

The company concept was born in 2000 when founder Willow Whitton was on a backpacking trip in the Redwoods. Faced with purchasing a backpacking pillow that was 100% synthetic, the idea of an all-natural pillow alternative was born, and she returned home with a full business plan.

Willow began making pillows and sold them initially to the Olympia Food Co-Op. From there, comforters were added and soon Willow quit her other two jobs to focus on this incredible idea. The rest is history, as Holy Lamb Organics will celebrate its 15th anniversary next year.

The company was built on solid values as its primary foundation and strives to create products that add to this world in a positive way. Holy Lamb strives to manufacture responsibly; to use only organic fabrics and sustainably raised wool; to create green jobs; and to educate people about organics, wool, and natural materials.

Like The Clean Bedroom, Holy Lamb cares about the health of its customer and wants to offer healthy sleep to all.

That's Not All

Holy Lamb employees (holylamborganics.com)

Holy Lamb Organics stands out for us here at The Clean Bedroom because of their incredible dedication to sustainability- even within their own corporation.

Holy Lamb provides an employee carpool which provides transportation to work for about ¼ of its employees who live 40 minutes away. Employees that bike, walk or carpool get extra money in their paycheck!

There is also an organic garden on site where people can take lunch breaks, do a little gardening, or nibble on organic fruits, veggies, and herbs. HOW AWESOME!

"We are excited to be partnered with The Clean Bedroom who echoes our value system and provides great products and service to their customers."" ~Company founder, Willow Whitton

In honor of our manufacturer spotlight WEEK here at TCB, Holy Lamb has offered an exlusive promotion of 20% OFF their moisture barrier pad.

This Holy Lamb Organics pad is made of tightly woven, slightly felted organic wool which is naturally water resistant. No more crinkly plastic or synthetic pads — this pad is made from a completely natural fiber — organic wool. The flat pad is placed right on top of your mattress and held in place by the fitted sheet. A great chemical-free solution to protecting your mattress!

Their facility is scent free and chemical free, making their products an excellent choice for those with chemical sensitivities. Their sustainable practices include 100% zero waste of their manufacturing by-products, no synthetics — only Premium Eco-wool, organic cotton, and natural latex are used — and utilizing green building practices. Their employees are offered cash incentives to carpool or bike to work, and all work in the community organic garden.

October 15, 2014

We, here at The Clean Bedroom, pride ourselves on keeping you informed on all things sleep! To that end, our marketing manager, showroom managers and myself spend time each day scouring Facebook and Twitter for worthy articles, infographics, and sharing topics that we feel would most benefit and interest YOU.

Three times a week you will also find a blog from us regarding events, showrooms, and other healthy sleep or green living topics. As of late, you may have noticed a drop in participation, specifically in the areas of Twitter and the blog. I want to take this time to apologize for that, and hope that you will continue to check in often as in the last 6 weeks I have worked my way back up to posting consistently again on twitter, instagram, pinterest, facebook and the blog.

My last six weeks have been wrought with sleep deprivation, incessant crying, hugs, diaper changing, kisses and all other things that come with 3 kids starting back at school, a toddler at home, and a newborn. That's right. If you didn't already know- I just had a baby. Baby number 5, in fact ;)

My family's newest addition was welcomed August 20th, weighing in at an impressive 7 lbs 15 oz. Truley is so happy to have joined the TCB family! She is also very happy to have received an entire bundle of soft, healthy, organic cotton products from our friends at Under the Nile. Thank you all!

Truley is growing daily and I invite you to follow us on Instagram to see more personal, behind the scene pics from Truley, and everyone in our TCB family!

September 30, 2014

I've never been able to pinpoint the connection between Labor Day and mattress sales. Is it that the American worker who, having toiled to reach the American dream, suddenly finds their current mattress lacking? Or collectively, have we just had enough and decided that on this sole recognized holiday we cannot bear our current sleep situation any longer?

Perhaps I'm playing up the drama, but given the foot traffic over this past Labor Day weekend, I know I'm not far off.

image from Sleep Suite on Facebook

In our humble showroom here in NYC, where space is limited and the needs of our customers vary, I worried that we might find ourselves overwhelmed on such a historically busy weekend. My fears came to fruition the Sunday before Labor Day, when an unprecedented amount of people perused our extensive organic mattress and bedding selection. I found myself simultaneously juggling mattress configurations, pillows, toppers and the occasional mattress pad.

To my surprise and delight Angela Owen, our representative from Suite Sleep, was there to help! Angela, having clearly put in her time on a sales floor, recognized my anxiety and immediately jumped into the fray. With her help, my juggling act stopped being an amateur subway performance and became something that resembled the astonishing acts even Ringling Brothers would be proud of!

As a retailer, I held some concern about the potential bias of a single vendor available on the floor, but Angela quickly proved noble intentions by fitting our guests to mattresses and accessories from her competition without hesitation.

Angela, being a veteran in the industry and a Titan in accessories, was there to provide insight and knowledge that, when compared to my three years as a sales associate, truly blew me away. I learned so much and the helping hand was definitely appreciated. As a personal fan of the Suite Sleep wooly bolas pillow, I thank her and invite anyone reading this to cuddle up tonight with your favorite Suite Sleep accessory!

~Luis

Our vendor relationships here at The Clean Bedroom are something we recognize as vital to our success and to ensure satisfaction among our customer base. We strive to maintain good realationships with all of our various manufacturers and appreciate their help in achieving our mission: helping our customers sleep healthy.

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